Porthleven in August
August is a good month for surfing at Porthleven (best: January–February, November–December).
Plan your trip to PorthlevenEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.5 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 17°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 20°C by day, 15°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 15 rainy days
PorthlevenEngland (Cornwall), United KingdomAdvanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ NQY 46 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in August
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Tiree – BalevullinUnited Kingdom · 725 km away · water 15°C1.9 m waves2
Biscarrosse PlageFrance · 697 km away · water 23°C1.4 m waves3
Peniche – BalealPortugal · 1232 km away · water 17°C1.7 m waves4
ZarautzSpain · 793 km away · water 24°C1.3 m waves5
Ericeira – Ribeira d'IlhasPortugal · 1275 km away · water 18°C1.6 m waves6
MundakaSpain · 768 km away · water 23°C1.2 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in August →Questions
Is August a good time for surfing at Porthleven?
August is a good month for surfing at Porthleven (best: January–February, November–December). Waves 1.5 m, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 20°C.
How warm is the water at Porthleven in August?
About 17°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Porthleven in August?
About 1.5 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Porthleven in August?
Around 20°C by day and 15°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 15 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Tiree – Balevullin (1.9 m waves), Biscarrosse Plage (1.4 m waves) & Peniche – Baleal (1.7 m waves).